Young women reaping what they have sown
I’m proud to bring you news about members of the CAMFED alumnae network, CAMA, in Zimbabwe, who are reaping the rewards of their hard work,…
Supporting girls to succeed and women to lead
A new blog by the Brookings Institution, co-authored by CAMFED Executive Adviser, Barbara Chilangwa, and Millions Learning Project Director, Patrick Hannahan, points to the potential…
CAMFED teams up with MECCA to educate girls and M-Power young women
On July 31st, at its national leadership conference in Melbourne, Australia, beauty retailer and global beauty brand curator MECCA launched a partnership with the Campaign…
CAMFED Patron Julia Gillard on the lasting effect of girls’ education
In a new article for Australia’s Teacher Magazine, CAMFED Patron Julia Gillard writes about her belief in girls’ education as the foundation for equality and…
CAMFED at Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa
From July 10th-15th in Johannesburg South Africa, the Obama Foundation’s Leaders: Africa program brought together 200 emerging leaders from 45 countries across the continent, exploring…
Agatha
When she was in Form 1, Agatha was sent home for two terms because she was unable to pay her school fees. However, her Headteacher…
CAMFED Annual Review 2018 – Unlocking a powerful force for change
Today the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) released its 2018 Annual Review. The latest numbers speak to the power of young women’s leadership, with 140,000…
Young African Women at the Forefront of Action on Climate Change
Can you imagine toiling all day in the heat; getting your children to help you in the fields, and still not growing enough to feed…
This courageous young woman won justice for a 12-year-old sexual abuse victim
This interview highlights the extraordinary courage and deeply ingrained sense of justice among young, educated women.
Linda
In November 2018, Linda travelled to Lusaka, Zambia for the CAMA regional leadership summit, where she shared her expertise with CAMA members from across CAMFED’s…
Day of the African Child – Pass the Cap for Justice
As young people all over the world graduate from school and university, we reflect on the urgency of securing every child’s right to an education,…
Women Deliver 2019 – No gender equity without equitable access to education
Dolores Dickson, CAMFED Executive Director – Canada & Global Programs, will be speaking at Women Deliver 2019, joining several strategic partners, and bringing evidence from…